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We had an amazing 4 nights at here ( despite the heavy rain for 2 whole days!). The villa really is in such a perfect setting and so well cared for, you can really tell the owners take pride in it. Our room was huge with a beautiful antique furniture and especially loved the roll top bath with view of the tuscan countryside out the window! The staff were all very extremely helpful and welcoming and the food served in the restaurant at both breakfast and dinner was fantastic. We were on honeymoon and villa cicolina is the perfect romantic spot.

Stayed: June 2009, travelled as a couple

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Ask Jen2008 about Villa Cicolina

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We stumbled upon this Villa by accident as we didn't have accomodations booked. What a marvelous surprise! We were thrilled with everything from the moment we arrived. The staff are so friendly and helpful, the grounds are impeccible, the rooms romantic. The four course meal prepared by the chef was wonderful and the waiter was so friendly and helpful....we wished we could have stayed longer BUT we will be back. We have since recommended Villa Cicolina to some friends and can't wait to hear how much they loved it too.

Stayed: October 2008, travelled as a couple

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Ask jagiam about Villa Cicolina

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This is a small, private and beautiful Tuscan escape. While the room we stayed in was lovely - with amazing views over the Tuscan hills - it could not compete with the most beautiful grounds of this Villa. This crystal blue pool is set amongst the lush lawns and olive trees and 'drops off' over the valley of vineyards and rolling hills of Tuscany. We visited in spring time and every flower was bursting with colour and the gardens were beautifully tended. The Villa is not large and had a very quiet and private feel while we were there. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed a delicious meal each night - eating outside by candlelight amongst the rose vines and under the stars. The chef very willingly catered for my food preferences and made sure everything was to our liking. The four course meal each night was delicious. As there were only a few tables (of fellow guests) we enjoyed talking to some of the other guests from America, Switzerland and Venezuela.

My husband and I were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary - and we received a complimentary bottle of delicious regional wine on our arrival. The staff also organised a taxi to pick us up from the train station on our arrival (cost 15 Euro).

The villa is a twenty minute walk to the town of Montepulciano (uphill! ... but of course downhill on the way home!). The town was featuring in a Hollywood film the following week - so I can't say whether it always looks so pretty and well tended - but whilst we were there is was simply breathtaking. It sits high on a hill surrounded by what you imagine Tuscan countryside to look like. At this time of year the surrounding countryside was green and lush and the rolling hills were covered by vineyards and cypress trees and stone villas. The town itself was a typical old italian town ... but without the graffiti and street rubbish that unfortunately plagues so many beautiful italian towns ... and without the hoards of tourists!! The town is set high on a hill and the streets can be steep and winding.... but after staying in Florence and Rome, the peace and tranquility of this town and of Villa Cicolina was just what we were looking for.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed: May 2009, travelled as a couple

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Ask goodtogogo about Villa Cicolina

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My husband and I flew from Toronto to Rome on July 31, 2008, and immediately picked up a rental car and drove to Villa Cicolina. We left a week later, on August 8, 2008. Our time there was absolutely lovely in every way....

The grounds -- lush with olive trees, plum trees, herbs and flowers too numerous to mention -- are simply gorgeous. The large infinity pool and adjacent jacuzzi tub are situated to offer breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside, and are surrounded by tall shade trees and lounge chairs.

Our spacious suite (the Il Camino) was on the second floor in a corner of the main building and had 4 windows (plus one more in the bathroom) which ensured we had beautiful vistas of the countryside during the day and views of the stars and twinkling lights of nearby towns at night. The breezes coming through these windows at night allowed us to turn off the air conditioning and enjoy the fresh air and balmy August evenings.

The daily breakfast (included) is fresh and plentiful -- croissants, rolls, flans, fruits, melon, proscuitto, ham, cheese, cereals, yogurts, juices, etc. It is served in a small stone and brick building a few steps from the main one. At night, when we chose to eat at the Villa, we were served delicious 4 course dinners under the evening sky. Meat was grilled within view on an outdoor "fireplace." These were some of our best meals during our trip to Italy.

Aside from the location, the grounds, the buildings, and the food, what truly made our stay so outstanding was the warm, friendly, and professional service. Daniello -- our waiter -- had an ever-present smile and was incredibly charming. Sayed and Stefania -- hosts at the front desk -- were full of terrific suggestions for places to eat in nearby towns (including Dolce Maria in Cortona, and Osteria dell'Acquacheta and Enoteca La Dolce Vita in Montepulciano), as well as places to see (the Abby di Sant'Antimo, where we listened to the resident monks sing a service in Gregorian chant, and a breathtaking hilltop home to another religious order just outside Cortona in a monastery called Le Celle). Stefania also suggested a wine-tasting tour at the historic winery Avignonesi, which was a terrific way to learn about the wines of the area. Stefania, Daniello and Sayed were always ready to answer our questions with a smile and did everything possible to ensure our stay was wonderful.

When (not if!) you stay at Villa Cicolina, be sure to visit the medieval towns of Pienza, Cortona, and Siena -- all within an hour's drive. Florence is a slightly longer trip, but well worth it. Our favourite town, though, proved to be the one just 2 minutes up the road -- Montepulciano. And say hello to Daniello, Stefania, and Sayed from the Clarks!

Stayed: August 2008, travelled as a couple

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Ask Pumpkinpatch_7 about Villa Cicolina

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Restored villa dated back to the 16th century with charming gardens and endless pool located in from of the secular olive grove, some of the rooms have an amazing view to the tuscan countryside, Villa Cicolina offers daily tuscan dinner with chef Mimmo, cooking lessons, wine tasting in the historical cellar, organization of wine tasting tours in the countryside, wedding at Villa Cicolina is a dream which can be realized....more less

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